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Scotland’s coalition government collapsed following a bitter row over the Scottish government’s decision to abandon a major carbon emissions target. The Bute House Agreement saw the Scottish ...
Yousaf became the leader of the SNP and first minister of Scotland in March 2023 after former leader Nicola Sturgeon stepped down, citing the toll more than eight years in office had taken on her. Sturgeon’s resignation came during a police investigation into allegations that the party had misused money donated to fund a second independence ...
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned barely a year into the role after the collapse of his coalition government, a humbling and chaotic departure that throws Scotland’s ruling pro ...
As Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon announces her resignation from the role, we take a look at what her decision means for the Scottish National Party, the government and the country. Ms ...
Humza Haroon Yousaf (/ ˈ h ʌ m z ə ˈ j uː s ə f /; [1] born 7 April 1985) is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from March 2023 to May 2024.
On 15 February 2023, Sturgeon resigned as first minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party, pending a leadership election. [234] At a press conference in Bute House, Sturgeon insisted that her resignation was not due to "short term pressures" and stated that the job "takes its toll on you". [ 235 ]
Speaking ahead of the launch of his first programme for government, Yousaf said "It is the honour of my life to serve Scotland as First Minister. I am determined to make Scotland a country where people, communities and businesses can reach their full potential, creating a better future for everyone.
Following Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as leader of the SNP and as first minister, Humza Yousaf won the 2023 SNP leadership election, defeating Kate Forbes with 52% to her 48% in the final stage. Yousaf was appointed first minister on 29 March 2023, becoming the youngest person, the first Scottish Asian , and the first Muslim to serve in office .